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Medicaid eligibility - gifted assets

Tara's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of your situation, and I wish your father good health. The question becomes if the move will be safe for your father. At...

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What should I do if it's a problem? Can an attorney review the docs & OK them or should I have an attorney do new ones?

Tara's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

If mom is still of sound mind and you are losing sleep over it, why don't you contact an attorney and have him or her facilitate the execution of a...

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Can our attorney or his associates in his firm process the living trust? Or do we need to find another estate attorney?

Tara's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

You will need to look at the power of attorney your mother executed to see whether you have the ability to do establish a trust. In addition, the...

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Whats best way to intial when you have power of attorney on paper work..

Tara's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

Sometimes the document itself will state how to sign documents. However, the following format can be used: [Your Name], as agent for...

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How did she revoke my dual power of attorney, and what can I do

Tara's answer | Answered on January 18, 2016

I understand your concern. Due to your father's severe state of Alzheimers, it would be highly unlikely, although not improbable, that he had...

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Yes I am wondering I am a secondary beneficiary on my dad's beneficiary that he wanted it split down the middle

Tara's answer | Answered on January 18, 2016

If you are contingent beneficiary, you are entitled if and when the primary beneficiary predeceases you. Here, if your father wanted you and the...

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What kind of lawyer deals with this? will the probate lawyer help or will they just freeze everything once they know my he lied?

Tara's answer | Answered on January 04, 2016

I am sorry to hear this is happening to you. I highly recommend that you seek the service of a probate attorney, specifically one who has a focus...

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How to get power of attorney when someone else has it

Tara's answer | Answered on January 04, 2016

You're going to need to explain your question in more detail in order to get a more accurate response. If you are asking how one can get power of...

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Am I responsible for my deceased mother's hospital bills, her outstanding car loan and her owed income taxes?

Tara's answer | Answered on January 04, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with my colleagues below. The estate is responsible for the debts of your mother. However, upon speaking with...

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Can my mother transfer her cash assets to a disabled child and qualify for Medicaid to pay for the nursing home?

Tara's answer | Answered on December 16, 2015

You need to seek the advice of an elder law attorney in GA, as states may differ slightly in deciding which transfer are exempt. For example, in...

Tara Breindel Wood's Answers (35)

Medicaid eligibility - gifted assets

What should I do if it's a problem? Can an attorney review the docs & OK them or should I have an attorney do new ones?

Can our attorney or his associates in his firm process the living trust? Or do we need to find another estate attorney?

Whats best way to intial when you have power of attorney on paper work..

How did she revoke my dual power of attorney, and what can I do

Yes I am wondering I am a secondary beneficiary on my dad's beneficiary that he wanted it split down the middle

What kind of lawyer deals with this? will the probate lawyer help or will they just freeze everything once they know my he lied?

How to get power of attorney when someone else has it

Am I responsible for my deceased mother's hospital bills, her outstanding car loan and her owed income taxes?

Can my mother transfer her cash assets to a disabled child and qualify for Medicaid to pay for the nursing home?